Brandon Sun By: Tyler Clarke
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Although lacking in Westman-specific announcements, the provincial budget released last week carries a number of local implications.
So described Brandon’s three Progressive Conservative MLAs, who weighed in on a handful of criticisms and budget highlights during interviews conducted over the weekend.
Len Isleifson
In fairness to last week’s budget, the initial round of information tends to be broad in scope, with local announcements made in the weeks and months that follow.
From this big-picture viewpoint, Brandon East MLA Len Isleifson said the budget’s key feature is its ability to not just spend money, but spend it wisely.
Brandon Sun By: The Brandon Sun
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A sprinkler line break is forcing some residents of the Grandview Personal Care Home to be moved to other facilities.
According to a release sent out by Prairie Mountain Health late Friday afternoon, 17 residents are affected by the incident, which caused significant damage to the facility’s east wing.
The home is currently facing a COVID-19 outbreak, with 24 residents having contracted the virus.
Those affected by water from the line break are being relocated to other facilities in the region such as the Gilbert Plains Personal Care Home and the Grandview Health Centre.